Distance from Antananarivo to Lagos
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How far is Antananarivo from Lagos?
Antananarivo (Madagascar) and Lagos (Nigeria) are very far apart: 5,596 km in a straight line, that is 3,477 miles or 3,022 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
There is no continuous road route between Antananarivo and Lagos, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.
From Antananarivo, Lagos lies to the north-west (initial bearing 296°). The route crosses from Madagascar into Nigeria. The halfway point is at -6.7177°, 24.8947°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).
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- Lagos – Benin City 247 km
- Lagos – Accra 410 km
- Lagos – Port Harcourt 442 km
- Lagos – Kumasi 555 km
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- Lagos – Douala 748 km
- Lagos – Abidjan 827 km
- Lagos – Kano 834 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Antananarivo from Lagos?
The straight-line distance between Antananarivo and Lagos is 5,596 km (3,477 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.
In which direction is Lagos from Antananarivo?
Lagos is to the north-west of Antananarivo, at an initial bearing of 296°.
How long is the flight from Antananarivo to Lagos?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 30 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.